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SIFTINGS OF CITY NEWS.
LITTLE GOSSIP FROM THE STREET
AND SIDEWALK.
Daffies Here and There by the Mown
Reporters Yesterday's Happenings
Told in Brief Paragraphs—Pickings- at
Police Headquarters.
A special meeting of the Order of the Iron
Hall will be held this evening.
The lighter Briefly Hill will go up on the
ways shortly to have her bottom caulked.
The Workingmen’s Benevolent Associa
tion will hold a meeting at its hall this even
ing.
The pilot tioat Sprite came down off
Byrtir Marine railwav after having been
overhauled and repaired.
A rat tlesnake, having eight rattles and a
button, was killed in Dr. Falligant s yard,
at Montgomery, last Tuesday.
i he tug Samuel Winpenny left yesterday
afternoon with two lighters in tow for the
Satilla river to bring back a load of rice.
Tbe Spanish steamship Pedro cleared
from New York on Saturday for this port.
She will load naval stores for the continent.
The steam launch Disc-over of the custom
house service is now being repaired at Wil
link’s shipyard. She will finish about the
end of the week.
There are sixteen foreign steamships now
in port loading and to load cotton. This is
the greatest unrulier ever known to be here
at this period of the year.
Nine arrests were marie yesterday by the
city police—all drunk and disorderly cases.
“Tomato Can Mary,” a noted street nui
sance, is also in the toils again.
The Italian bark Emilio Ciampo came
down off Willink’s marine railway nfter
having been thoroughly caulked, scraped,
painted uud otherwise repaired. A final
survey will probably be held on her after
■which she will reload her cargo of naval
Stores.
Mr. Butler Hardee, who lived near Levy’s
Cross Roads, Beaufort County, S. C., died
quite suddenly'on Saturday lat. The de
ceased was a very industrious gentleman,
and rail a farm and saw mill. He leaves
quite a large family. Ho was quite well
known in this city.
Thb Norwegian bark Birgitte, which ar
rived dismasted at quarantine some time
sinoe, came up to the city yesterday. The
Swedish and Norwegian consul, C. M. Holst,
has ordered a survey, which wall take place
to-day. She will proliably be hauled out on
Willink’s Marine railway.
The Asheville anil Hot Springs, N. C.,
through sleeper from Savannah, via the
Charleston and Savannah route, has been
discontinued. It will hereafter leave
Charleston Instead of from this city'. Per-
Bone going to Asheville will occupy seats in
the New York through sleeper until they
reach Charleston,
Forty-six dollars was the sum total of the
lines in the Mayor’s Court yesterday. James
Bond and Morgan Roberts, who were
arrested at the Central depot Sunday for
carrying concealed weapons, were turned
over to the City Court. Janies Phiiiizee
and John Francis, two bootblacks, who per
sisted in obstructing the sidewalks, wero
fined $3 or ten days each.
The sale of the Pritchard plantation was
consummated yesterday by the signing of
the title-deeds and the payment of the pur
chase money. Dr. Pritchard, under the
terms of sale, retains possession until Dec. 1,
bo that ho can harvest and market his rice
crop. There appears to be a general feeling
of approval among citizens of the action of
the County Commissioners in securing the
property.
The Norwegian brig Amykos, which was
partially dismasted and leaking while on a
voyage from Santiago for London, with a
cargo of rum and cocoanuts, wiil probably
not come up to the city from quarantine be
fore the first frost. She will then, more
than likely, discharge and be hauled out on
the railway, if the survey so ad vises, as she
is leaking, although in fresh water she is
making very little water.
The bark Celina reported in yesterday's
issue as arriving off Tybee Sunday for
fresh wafer, is not a whaler, but the Ameri
can bark Celina from Havana for Balti
more, Md., which put into Key West in dis
tress. leaking badly. She left Key West
for Portland about ten davs ago with a
steam pump on board. The leak, which
was found at the keel, was partially stop]**!
by filling in with cement.
The schooner James E. Ravles, which put
into this port a short time since, is now
awaiting the arrival of her mast from tho
North. It will be shipped to Charleston on
one of the owner's vessels, and it will proba
bly be towed to this port bv n tug boat.
The derrick on the wharf of the Propeller
Tow Boat Company is in position to take
the old stump out and to put the new mis
senmast in. She will discharge hut a small
portion of her cargo to do this, and after
the decks have been recalked she will be
ready for sea again.
BORNE OUT ON THE TIDE.
The Stirring Adventures of Five Sa
vannah Boys—A Narrow Escape.
Sunday morning five wet, bedraggled
and tired out young men camo into town
over the Tybee road bed. They were Messrs.
A. E. Bennett, J. F. Duffy, H. S. Merritt,
C. S. Dugan and William Gets. Saturday
night the five engaged a sail boat intending
to spend Sunday near Tyliee. They left here
shortly after 18 o’clock that night, olid had
a good breeze to start out on. By the time,
however, that they got abreast of Fort
Pulaski it had freshened into a gale. As
they could not get through Lazaretto creek,
the drawbridge being elomd, they hod to go
outside. Shortly after starting out, about
8:30 or 8 o’clock, a sudden squall struck tho
yacht as she was going about. In a
moment she went over, aud the young men
were soon struggling for their lives.
As the wind was quite raw they had on
overcoats, which greatly impeded their ef
forts. Duffy was caught, under the boat
and had a hard time getting out. They
climbed on the bottom of the boat, one at a
time, and pulled off their overcoats and
shoes. Merritt had the misfortune to lose
his undercoat, too, a* both camo off at the
same time. The youug nieu shouted and
endeavored to attract attention, but
no (me responded. The tide was
running out strongly, and for two hours
the youug men drifted seaward, being car
ried out a goodly distance. They gave
themselves up for lost several times, but
managed to retain their grip on tho boat’s
keel. When the tide turned they were
brought in, and at about 7 or 8 o’clock (Sun
day morning they were cast ashore on Mc-
Queen's Island, near Fori Pula*ki. Aban
doning the boat, they struck out for the
Tvbee railroad track, and made as good
tunc as their benumbed limbs would allow
them.
CYCLONIC DISTURBANCES.
High Wind3 and Tidao Doing Damage
to Property.
The cyclone is still centering in the Gulf
of Mexico, aud it has caused considerable
damage to property. High tid"* are re
ported from Galveston and other stations oti
the Gulf coast. Galveston at 10 o'clock
last night, rejtort *1 :t wind velocity of thir
two-miles per hour. Other station* nlso re
ported vulocitie* of over thirty mile* per hour
during the day. The aiow movonu lit of this
Horan to tile northward i* due to th* pros
•>!>• of the mxa of high pressure, which
hr -l (fi central over the ©astern portion of
the Un'ted State* for the |tt fe .'days, and
which wo* central over tlu> take region last
lugi.t. This are* of pre-rani will prob
ably move off the New England
coast to-day, r.nd the area of lo *
p 1 •—tire, wl ieh ui noutml ie tbo extrema
e'ttttiiXrttt, will .rove raslwuid over th©
La rt£> ..i
'Hie iisir-ajo'i* or© ae -i con* In union of
Hw . ••tarty wind* itd rainy and threaten
aia O'lthar
STRUCK WITH A ROCK.
A Nogrro’s Desperate Assault oo a
Steamboat Mate.
Frank Miranda, drat, mate of tho steamer
Bt. Nicholas, was funded to Bt. Joseph’s In
firmary, yrarerJay morning, with a bad
gash in liis head, the effect of a seven-pound
rock, thrown by a negro named John Wil
liams. The trouble seems to ante-date yes
terday’s culmination of the fend, if there be
one, and Williams’story is not very straight.
Williams, who is a stout, surly-looking ne
gro, of medium build, claims th it he came
from Fernaudina u few weeks ago on the
steamer St. Nicholas, agreeing to work his
passage and to help uuloud w hen he reached
the city. This latter part he shirked, and
he left the wharf suddenly when the boat
arrived, but he negl.f’ted to get a bundle of
clothing left on the vessel at the time, and
the officers afterward refused to deliver it
to him, as he says, unless he fulfilled his
original contract. This he refused very im
pudently to do and the utlicers ordered him
off the boat. Several times ho went down
to the wharf and always was impudent
and surly.
Yesterday he wont down, as he now
says, to see if the Katie had come
in. Ho wandered on the St. Nich
olas -and as soon as Miranda saw him
he ordered him off. No one saw
what followed, but the negro says ho left at
once, but Mirniula followed him and, as he
was afraid tUo officer would shoot, he
seized a stone as soon as lie reached the
wharf- and threw it at Miranda, who was
close to him. The rock struck the officer in
the back of the head, and he instantly fell.
Williams then rushed off and escaped.
The prostrate form of Miranda was soon
seen by Capt. Bravo, of the David Clark,
and he picked it up and carried it aboard
his vessel. He soon saw what a dangerous
wound had been inflicted, and had the mate
removed to the intimiary. The Captain
then came up town and liad a warrant is
sued for Williams, ami he was caught near
the market and marched up to jail, on a
charge of assault with intent to commit
murder. Miranda was in a precarious
condition lost night, and it was impossible
to tell what the result would be. Dr.
White, the physician at the hospital, said
he was badly injured but that lie could not
then say to what, extent. The rock was
brought up town last night aud weighed. It
turned the scalos at exactly seven pounds.
SERVICES AT THE SYNAGOGUE.
Religious Ceremonies in Celebration of
the Arrival of Rosh Hoshanah.
The synagogue was crowded yesterday
morning when the New Year services began.
The great interest that is awakened by tho
arrival of the holidays was manifested by
the presence of the multitude that assembled
to participate in the religious ceremonies
that marked the event. Numbers of people
were turned away from the doors, unable
to gain admittance to the building, for
every seat was occupied and tho
aisles were filled. For an hour after
the commencement of the services people
sought the synagogue only to turn back
when they found that, it was impossible
to gain an entrance. The synagogue
looked pretty. Its recent adornment it
ivore as a holiday dress, put on especially
for the occasion, aud the brilliant lights and
the well-tilled house present a pleasing scene.
The officers of the synagogue wero all in
lull dress.
The services of the day wero exceedingly
interesting, being deeply reverential and of
a traditional character that was fascinat
ing. The commemoration of the contem
plated sacrifice of Isauc by Abraham was
impressive, a portion of that service being
the reading of a touching poem telling the
story of the toilsome journey to the moun
tain and Isaac’s miraculous salvation from
the sacrificial altar. At tho conclusion of
the different portions of the service
the ' shofar was sounded, calling tho
people to a remembrance of their sins.
The services wore conducted by Rabbis
Meades and DeCastro, and Rabbi Mendes’
sermon was a most eloquent one. It treated
of the day, anil set forth the doctrines thut
the anniversary was intended to bring to
mind. It coverts 1 not only the religious,
but the festive features of the occasion, and
Mr. Mendes pointed out to the people liow
iu their festivity they should learn the les
son the day taught as well us in their cere
monial. The sermon, which was
delivered without notes, was one of
Mr. Mendes’ mast eloquent efforts.
The music was beautiful, anif all of it
was specially arranged for this service. The
first selection was “S’u Bheoriin,” adapted
from G-eorza, opening solo, by Mr. Julian
Walker. Then followed “Mizmor,” from
Qeorxa, opening solo, by Mr. Prank Rebar
er. Then “En Keloheuu,” from Goorza,
the opening, a duet by Messrs. Rebarer
and Walker. One of the best selections of
the day was the “Adonolam,” arranged,
from a Venite by Dudley Buell. Thispiecee,
us well as tbe selections from “Georza’s
Mass,” was adapted to the synagogue ser
vice by Mr. Rebarer, the choir-leader, and
ho also adapted “May the Words of My
Mouth,” by Cherubini—one of the prettiest
pieces that was sung.
After the services were concluded, the
day was devoted to visiting and to social
gatherings. Business among tho Jews was
absolutely suspended, and the afternoon
and evening were given up to merrymaking.
A FACE TOO WELLHKNOWN.
Officer Morgan’s Futile Attempts to
Disguise Himself.
For some time past a dozen black-faced
bootblacks have congregated around the
Screven House every day, and managed to
make nuisances of the first class of them
selves. The police have endeavored to
drive them away, but only succeeded in
keeping tho sidewalk clear while they wero
present, their departure being the signal for
the return of the lx>ys; so on Sunday an
oflk-cr was dressed in citizen’s dpthes and
put upon the watch. He succeeded in cap
turing two or three of the boys, but he had
by no means broken up tho gang,
so Officer Morgan donned a civilian
garb and took the watch. The boys had
learned of the arrest of their partners, and
no sooner did they see the well-known face
of Officer Morgan than they immediately
suspected the meaning of his presence, and
it was an interesting sight to see tlioni i*ep
with anxious looks around the corners, and
then come forth if (iffioer Morgan was not
in sight, only to take to their heels and
scamper off as soon as he made his appear
ance. These boys have been dodging Officer
Morgan ever since they have been boys, and
it would take more than an ordinary busi
ness suit to disguise him from them.
3TREBT RAILWAY TRACKS.
Tho Street Committee Considers Ap
plications for New Rights of Way.
Tho Street and I-ane Conunittoe held a
special meeting yesterday, with closed
doors, to consider the application of the
Tybee Railway Company and tho Savannah
Street and Rural Resort Railway Company,
lor the right to bjiU. street railway tracks
on certain streets Th" aoplic itions were
opposed by the City and Sun.irbuu Railway.
Tim committee heard all scLm of tie quo’s
lion, but as far u* could tie :> siertaiuod came
to no decision, Tho committed is to report
to the next meeting of City Council, and it*
recommendation will probably control the
action of that body, as there are five mem
bers ou the committee.
ChlUo and Fever Cured.
210 Hkskca HTIIKET, (
Buffalo, N. Y., Der. 14, IH-sA, )
1 wn* a gn at sufferer for many years with
chills and fever, Mini tried remodins of ull
kind*, but found no relief until a friend of
mile* told me t o buy u box of DIUKDKXTtfI
l’li.ut imd take them as directed. 1 o* l
two ttfix--* ttud believe the: 1 it'll cured, a- !
lie *'e not been troubl'd with tie in lor t.*e
past year. ' cheerfully ns on; motel ties it to
ail who sulfur. O Vt .siMSA6OI.i4.
THE MORNING NEWS: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1887.
FORMALLY OPENED.
The Members ortho Cotton Exchango
Safely Housed In New Quarters.
Yaaterday morning the new Cotton Ex
change building was taken possession of by
the members, and a very pleasant informal
house warming was had. The members and
their invited guests, consisting of the repre
sentatives of the more important of tho
city’s enterprises, gathered in tho lower room
at about 12 o’clock.
Among the guests wore Mayor Lester,
Postmaster Lamar, Gen. (Sorrel and several
bunk officials, telegraph and railroad man
agers, and representatives from other Cotton
Exchanges. Forming in line, in twos, tho
members marched up stall's, preceded by
Capt. Flannery, President of the Cotton
Exchange, and President F. M. Hull, of the
Board of Trade. Arriving on tue main
floor a surprise greeted them in the shape of
three well spread and heavily ladened tables,
a courtesy extended by the board of
directors to the members.
After all wore ranged around the board,
President Flannery rapped for silence, and
Mr. J. R. Duckworth, in behalf of tbe
building committee, transferred tho build
ing to the Exchange in a few well chosen
and suitable words.
Mr. Flannery, for the Exchange, made a
witty response, acknowledging the recep
tion of the trust from the building commit
tee, and added, in a figurative way, that he
hoped the new dress tile building now wore,
would be fresh for years to come, all of
which was greeted with hearty applause.
Vice President E. M. Green, ex
pressed his pleasure at the success of
tho Exchange, and hoped that its future
would bo even more prosperous. The “City
of Savannah” was then toasted, and Mayor
Lester, who was called upon for a response,
replied in a very pleasant vein, alluding
flatteringly to the vast commercial interests
represented by the body before him, and ex
pressing the hoi* that for years hence tho
beneficial effects of the exchange on (Savan
nah's business interests would be felt, and
also in raising tho standard of business deal
ings.
President Flannery then read congratula
tory telegrams and letters from Norfolk,
Charleston, Mobile and New Orleans.
Messrs. R. M. Russell mid iX. C. Kennedy
responded, also, on behalf of the New
Orleans and Norfolk exchanges respectively.
Messrs. J. L. Warren, Joseph Hull, F. M.
Hull, I>. I. Maclntyre, Gen. Sorrel, Supt.
E. F. Bryan and others made brief ad
dresses, and Mr. P. M. Dougan brought
down the house by singing: “A
Warrior Bold.” President Flannery’s
health was then drank to which he grace
fully responded, the members joining in:
“For he’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” and
making the ball resound after his remarks.
After joining bands all around tho tables
and singing “Auld Lang Syne,” the mem
l*rs dispersed. All expressed themselves
as being highly delighted with the im
promptu proceedings.
DEFEATING A RAILROAD SCHEME.
The Liberty Street Property Owners
Want No Steam Railroad.
A fortnight ago the Tybee Railroad Com
pany introduced a petition to the City
Council, asking for the right to lay its
tracks on Liberty street. The property
holders on that thoroughfare, headed by
Dr. J. B. Read, strongly object to such a
proceeding, and the doctor is getting up a
strong petition to present to tho City Coun
cil to-morrow night. The doctor was seen
yesterday and asked if ho was trying to
defeat the scheme of the railroad company.
“Yes I am ” replied he, “and I intend to
do it, too. Never, if I can prevent it, will
another railroad run through this street,
spoiling it for tho residents and property
owners. Why even this one now here
is a nuisance, and had I been aware of it at
the time, the privilege would never havo
been grauted. Even with this road the
vibration of the passing cars is sufficient to
cause tho plastering to fall in some of my
rooms. You can imagine what it would lie
with a steam railroad passing by. It would
be passenger oars first, and then freight
would 1* hauled also, in all probability.
No, sir, I am in earnest about this, and pro
pose to defeat it.”
“How about the position of the other
property holders on the street?"
“Nearly all are with me, and strongly
too. I have been circulating my petition
for the last few days and have secured the
signatures of nearly four fifths—well, you
may say three-fourths of all the Liberty
street property holders between Randolph
and Barnard streets. Out of all I asked
only three refused to sign it.”
“ vVill not that defeat the plans of the
railroad?"
“Certainly. It requires three-fourths of
the property owners in favor to pass such
an ordinance. We have the majority now,
and 1 don’t see how they can possibly suc
ceed. The petition will be ready to-day and
we will send it in to the Council Wednes
day night.”
As the reporter started to leave, the doctor
mine to the door and said, pointing to the
horse car track, “And there’s another thiug
I Intend to tackle next. The charter of the
company requires that the road shall
be ballasted five feet on each
side of the road tied, the extent of its
line, but you can see tnero’s nothing done
yot. Then there is the plonk roadway; at
night, the noise made by tho mules trotting
over it is very annoying indeed, and l am
going to try to stop it, if possible. We have
a pretty strisst but eternal vigilance is the
price ot its beauty,” added the doctor as he
retired.
THE PROFITS OF A YEAR.
Annual Meeting of the Railroad Loan
Association—Election of Officers.
Tho forty-ninth monthly meeting of the
Railroad Loan Association was held last
night at Metropolitan Hall. Being tho an
nual meeting the most important matters
were tho Treasurer’s report, and the election
of officers. The Treasurer’s report showed
that 4!M shares had been loaned upon, 1,070
liad been retired, and there remain 400 to
provide for, making up the 2,500 total of
shares. The business lor thcjlast year was
as follows:
Premiums paid $46,360.00
Interest paid 16,604.16
Fines 245.30
Total f(W,46i.9fl
Expenses for tbo year $ 1,260.64
Net profits $62,25U'2
This gave each share a profit of s24,s’.i,
which with the previous profits of $47.02
gave $72. Hi per snare as the profits for tho
four years the association has been in exis
tence, which was declared to l* a very satis
factory showing.
Seven thousand dollars was then sold in
lots of $ 1,000 each, all bringing per
cent.
On motion, tho old board wax re-elected.
It is as follows: William Rogers, President;
11. E. Mims, Treasurer; H. C. Cunning
ham, Secretary. Directors—H. T. Train,
Edward Mclntyre, George N. Nichols,
William Kehoe, William S. King, H. C.
Cunningham, W. W. Rogers and A. R.
Lawton, Jr.
Stuart’s Waver ly House.
Mr. Charley Stuart., the well-known pro
prietor of Stuart’s Hotel, Valdosta, will
open the Wavnrly House, Thomasville, (>a.,
on Oct. 1. Mr. Stuart has hod twenty
three years of practical experience in keep
ing a hotel, and with each succeeding year
hi* reputation hus inert-need, until novv he
has the reputation of beiug one of tho best
hosts in the State.
All Traveling Men
are cordially iiivitul to attend tho meeting
of Post D at tho Screven House to-night.
Visiting drummer* are also expected. Mat
ter. of Interest to the profession will bo con
st:'l iJ J. “Exnnes luggage concession” bv
ui'i.'.i-r milual company reom%l. All
■. ■- m * •*•'■• '’■'!> Ito iciuniit and
“paiu*. ’ . i.- i inu Hwa.itg.
IN ANSWER TO STOLL
THE TRIAL JUSTICE'S DEFENSE
CALLS FORTH POINTED REPLIES.
The Citizens of Flcronc© Demand His
Removal on Account of His Treat
ment of tho Savannah Burglar—War
ner’s Mother-In-Law Defends Her
Daughter’s Name.
The arrest of Warner, tho burglar, his
detention by Trial Justice Stoll, and tbo cir
cumstances connected with las delivery by
Stoll to Sheriff Ron an, have called forth a
spirited controversy between Stoll and son*
of tho citizens of Florence, S. C., who do
not view tbo case as lie docs His letter in
justification of himself was published in
the Morning News son* days ago, and bo
low are two letters in answer to it:
Florence, Sept. 16. 1887.
Editor News and Courier: 1 notice a commu
nication in this day s issue over the signature of
G. McD. Stoll, Trial Justice .it this place. If the
statements were facts I snould have nothing to
say in the matter, but as my name is used in
connection with the transactions that occurred
at, the railroad depot on tiie night the cracks
man Warner -was delivered to Sheriff Honan, of
Savannah, j ask the use of your columns to put
matters in their true light.
In a personal Interview with Joseph J. Mo-
Cown, who purchased the pistol from Warner,
tie says he did not hear Warner tell Stoll to
spend his money for anything, but told him
that he would sell the pistol to procure for him
self the necessaries for his comfort while in
prison, as he had no other money.
As regards the meal and refreshments fur
nished Warner o:i the nignt he left for Savan
nah, they were furnished liy a citizen of the
town, who supplied the pri-oner’s wants in a
pure spirit of philanthrophv, as the prisoner
said he was weak and hungry from want of
food. The prisoner complained that he had had
no attention paid to his actual wants whilst in
the guard house; that he suffered for want of
water, and was not even furnished with a single
blaukot, but had to sleep upon a damp brick
floor.
I am also at a loss to understand his (Stoll’s!
allusion to his being surrounded by political
enemies, as I am sure the gentlemen on the plat
form at the depot were all good citizens of the
town, and all good Democrats. Where the.
political enemies come in, 1 am at a loss to im
agine.
The caterer. Ed. Howell, who supplied War
ner with all the rations he had while in the
guard house, told a citizen that he had received
Si 50 for six meals furnished the prisoner dur
ing his stay here.
And as an additional fact, I have now in my
possession a petition signed by 150 of our most
reliable citizens, praying the Governor to re
move the said Stoll from office forthwith, as the
manner in which the office is now administered
is a disgrace to the State and a reflection on this
community to submit to it any longer. Yours
truly, William Quirk.
The second letter is from a disinterested
witness of tho affair in question. It is as
follows:
Florence, S. C., Sept 17, 1887.
Editor of the yews anrl Courier: Asa disin
terested witness to tl* scenes enacted upon the
passenger platform on last Saturday night,
when Warner, the burglar, was turned over to
Sheriff Ronan. I wish to correct one or two
errors made by Mr. Stoll in his communication
to the News and Courier of Sept. 15.
With the matter of overcharges, etc., I have
nothing to do. That and the charge of robbing
the prisoner have been sufficiently aired. Mr.
Stoll, in his letter, refers to the crowd at the
depot as the "little mob.” This “little mob”
was composed of passengers on the different
trains, several conductors, besides other em
ployes of the railroad. and several res[iectahle
citizens of !ho town, whose moral, social and
financial standing is far above that of the man
who calls them a "little mob."
Mr. Stool acknowledges carrying a concealed
weapon on the occasion, and claims that he
drew it in self-defense. If the fact of a judicial
officer carrying a concealed weapon and draw
ing it indiscriminately upon any ono who sees
fit to criticise his official conduct were not so
serious a matter, this statement would be
laughable indeed.
Capt. Quirk, tlv gentleman upon whom Mr.
Stoll drew his weapon, was only one among
many who censured Mr. Stoll s conduct in tak
ing the money of the prisoner and charging it
for meals furnished him while in prison. .Mr.
Stoll, who seemed about half drunk, took ex
ception at Capt. Quirk's remarks, and followed
him across the platform, demanding a retrac
tion. This Capt. Quirk refused to make. After
Mr. Stoll hud followed him some distance, Capt.
Quirk put down his lantern and. turning around
so as to face Mr. Stoll, repeated the assertion
that, taking the money for the purpose claimed
was nothing but stealing, and if Stoll did not
like it he could get any satisfaction he wanted.
Thereupon Trial Justice Stoll drew a revolver
from his hip pocket and presenting it to Capt.
Quirk's breast, threatened to shoot him. Quirk
stooil his ground, however, and Stoll had to put
his pistol back.
This is a true account of the occurrence, as
can be abundantly proven, if the testimony of
the "little mob" is worth anything.
Thos. H. llarllee. Jr.
In addition to the above the News and
Courier , takes the matter up editorially,
and calls for an oilieiul investigation of
Justice Stoll's conduct. But Florence is
not the only place where Warner is exciting
interest. Jacksonville, Fla., is intore.stod
in him too, and his mother-in-law is now
denying the truth of one his statements
concerning her daughter.
When Warner was questioned by Sheriff
Romm, lie said, among other tilings, that
lie was not married. To a News reporter
who knew of the circumstances, another
tale was first told', but when
he saw that it was not
believed, he changed tho story. lie admit
ted to the re)>orter that he was married,
and said he hoped his wife would not hear
of his trouble. Mrs. Laid law. his mother
in-law, was seen at the Mayflower House,
Jacksonville, Sunday, by a newspaper re
porter, aud when told about the statement
made by J. l>. Warner, alias Adams, alias
G. W. Adams, alias a half dozen other
names, that he was not married to her
daughter, she exclaimed: “That is a lie. I
have the marriage certificate, which was
given by the minister, and I can prove liy
witnesses who were present, that they were
married, ami married in a lawful manner,
too.”
Local Personal.
Mr. 11. R, Romshart returned from
Griffin yesterday with his wife and child.
Rev. James L. Gilmore, of Bulloch comi
ty, Ga., was at the Screven house yesterday.
Dr. Duncan is not enrouto from Dangue,
ns stated yesterday, but is still in good
health.
Mr. Thomas i’oters, of Atlanta, General
Agent of the Washington Life Insurance
Company, of New York, is in the city.
Maj. A. L. Hat-fridge and wife have re
turned to the city from Ashville, N. C.,
after a week’s absence. They left on the
Central last night lor New York.
Among the arrivals at. the .Screven House
were J. 1,. Morrison, Anniston. Ala.; 1 tufas
Carter, Danville. Vu.; R. W. Gibson, Phila*
nelphin; T. E. Uattin, Boston, Mass.; W. 11.
Cos teg: m. 'in iv York; Rev. James L. Gil
more, Bulloch county; L. C. Williams, Mil
con; Thomas I’. Dill. Phiiadolrihu; 8. P.
Johnson, New York; J. 8. McMillan, Lands
berje.
At the Pulaski House wore C. B. Htonny
and wife, Jh-s Edith Blooey, Philadelphia;
J. C. Langford, Allen Whntkhm, Baltimore;
E. R. Taylor, Andrew W. Tomas. John
Thallou, Sew York: James S. Bullock,
: ljoudoti, Eng.; C. O. Parker, Atlanta;
| James W. Glover, Washington, D. C.
At the Marshall Mouse wore J. M. Johns,
| Gleumoro; Mrs. Charles Nays, Chattanooga,
! Tenn.; li. M. Keys, Lplldou, i'tlg,; J. M.
i Kings, Macon; TANARUS, if. ltaeken, Milieu; A.
Gready, Knoxville, Tenn.: R. H.
McCall, New York. B. Hart, Fort
I Valley; .1, A. Giles, Ixiwell, Mass.;
Hon. J. D. llirsch, Melbourne, Australia;
At the Harnett i louse were: F. X. Ep
ping and. wife, Nashville, Tenn,; Charles
\V. McKwen, Boston; P. IS. Johnson. Hamp
ton eouuty, M. C. ; J L. Carpenter, llnlti
niore; U. R. Pell, Covington, Kv.; P. J.
Mullord. G. K. Parry, Montgomery, zVln,
For fresh goods and low prices go to W.
G. Coo|*r’s, 26 Whitaker street.
Gutman's Now Department
Children's white dresses, well made, neat
patterns and popular urine*, sum from 6
months to 4 year*. < 'all and sue them.
How do you know J always get toy cloth
mg at B. IL Levy A ilro '■? Your’c a good
guummi.
GOATLESS AND FORLORN.
The Misconduct of One of Sherman's
Soldiers Reported After 25 Tears.
Mr. F. C. dußignon returned y*terrtny
from the North, where he has sjient the last
six weeks in visiting various places of re
sort. Mr. dußignon was present at the
meeting of the bar at Saratoga, where Gen.
Hherman made a speech, in which ho said
that while he was glad to meet the
members of the her and glad to be
their guest he hoped that when they
returned home end began again to practice
their profession they would so regulate their
fees that they wonld leave a little money in
the pockets of their clients so that they
might visit Saratoga now and then. Mr.
dußignon followed Gen. Sherman and re
plied to the toast, “The Young Bar of
America.” He introduced ids response by
saying that he was glad that he
had met Gen. Sherman; that he had
been waiting for twenty-five years
to meet the General to report to him
the misconduct of one of his soldiers
while marching through Georgia. Mr.
dußignon said that he had a pair of goats
at tiiat time and one of the soldiers made an
assault upon them He warned the soldier
that if he dared to injure one of those goats
he would report the case to Gen. Sherman,
but heedless of tlio warning the soldier per
sisted in the attack and soon left Mr. dußig
non goatless. He had waited a long, long
time for an opportunity to report the case
and he was glad that at last it had arrived.
After the General had promised to receive
the report officially Mr. dußignon began his
response to the toast.
DR. FALLIGANT* W ANTS INFORMA
TION,
Which He Will Find in a Brief State
ment Which Follows This Communi
cation.
Editor Morning News: Will you please
inform me and other parties interested by
what right streets and lanes between Price
and Hast Broad streets, and south of Ander
son street, are fenced ini As I understand
it the parties doing the fencing pretend to
act under the authority of Mr. Henry Blun,
who himself pretends to represent
the Catholic Church. On deeper in
quiry I find quite a number of lots
in this plat sold by tho plat
which the city claims to have “accepted as
it stood.” I further find that these street
ways have been opened by dedication. Now
if they are legally open by dedication the
Catholic Church certainly does not wish to do
an illegal act, by attempting to close them;
and Mr. Blun and his assistants in olistruct
ing the streetways cannot lie truly repre
senting any correct opinions concerning tho
legal rights and desires of the parties at in
terest. I lmye been informed that “Mr.
Blun is willing to open these streets to-mor
row,” if he is paid for them by the city. It
would be interesting to the taxpayers to
know upon what legal basis Mr. Blun puts
this claim tor compensation; and if no legal
basis exists, then by what cajolery our
public officials are led to permit this fla
grant obstruction of public highways.
As I take it, our Mayor and other officials
are paid pretty good salaries to execute the
laws, and there are certain laws concerning
the obstruction of the public streetways. If
these streetways are public by dedication,
then Mr. Blun's riches, if he acts as an indi
vidual, should not prevent the enforcement
of the laws, and if Mr. Blun acts as a
representative or pretended representative
of any church, and his acts are illegal,
then such church should put better repre
sentative ideas in his head and undo a pub
lic wrong.
Asa good many poor people are being
trampled on by the present state of affairs,
I bring their unfortunate position to the
public notice in the hope that their sorrows
may excite the sympathies of all right
minded persons, and thus bring public opin
ion to bear in favor of relieving their dis
tresses —distresses growing out of official
negligence. Respectfully, yours,
L. A. Falligant.
What Capt. Henry Blun Says.
Capt. Henry Blun says that he represents
the Rt. Rev. John Moore, Bishop of St.
Augustine, who is the ownor of the above
mentioned land. He says that not a lot of
land has been sold east of Price, nor any
other stn-et dedicated to public use. On the
contrary, Mr. P. Davis has the land under
lease for a number of years, and it is being
used for agricultural purposes. It is not
sold for building lots. The drainage is bad,
and people who Would live on such lands
must exnect to become victims to disease.
Capt. Blun further says if Dr. Falligant
wishes to increase his customers, Capt.
Blun, ns agent of Dr. Moore, is unwilling to
aid him. Whenever the land is in the
Bishop’s hands, and the city is willing to
take charge of the streets, no impediment
will be found in this direction.
A Schooner’s Mishap.
The schooner Mary K. Morse met with a
mishap, her centre-board having dropped
down while she was preparing to be moved
from Taggart’s coal wharf to the Ocean
Steamship Company’s wharf. By some
mean the pin which held it fast was pulled
out and tho cable for pulling the board up
and down was being used for some other
purpose at the time. It will lie necessary
lor a diver to go down and attach the cable
to the board so that it can bo pulled up.
1 The Captain in his endeavors to secure the
board lost his gold watch aud chain. John
Winn, the diver, has been secured to dive
for the watch and chain and to secure the
centre-board.
Charleston Vanities.
The water works syndicate has given in
structions for the immediate preparation of
plans and specifications for tl.e 10,000,000
gallons r servoir which is to lie erected for
the new artesian well, near the Enterprise
railroad stables.
Thorp is a big fight between the. Clyde
shins and the Charleston aud Savannah
railway for Florida freights. The light has
been going on for some time and seems to be
getting fiercer every day. Monday the
Clyde line reduced the rates from Charles
ton to Jacksonville and Fernandinn nearly
■V) nor cent, on all classes of freight. Com
mencing yesterday and continuing until
further notice the rate on first -class goods
by tins line of steamships will be 15e. per
100 pounds, instead of 800. It is stat'd on
authority that the Charleston and .Savannah
railway wiii meet this rate and will cut
even lower if necessary.
Tho following is the return of deaths
within the city of Charleston for tho week
ending Sept. IV, 1887: Whites 7, blacks and
colored 81; total 88—excluding 4 still-
Isirns, 1 white, 8 colored; 8 undevel
oped, colored. Under 1 year of age, 5
colored; liefcwecn 1 and a years of age, 1
white. !l colored; Itolween 10 ami JO years of
age, o colored; between 20 and 80 years of
age, 1 white, 8 colored; Is*tween do and 40
years of age, 8 white; between 40 and SO
years of og", 1 white. 1 colon si; between SO
and 00 years of age, 1 white, 8 colored; !*-
t we *n 00 ami '0 years of age, 1 white. 8 col
ored; lietwcon V 0 anti 80 years of ace,
S e.ilorel. Annual death rate per 1,000,
white, for past week 18.00.
Who said B. H. Levy & Br. were not
selling off summer clothing at cost!
Boy* Knee Pants
Helling for 50c. and 75c,, by the Famous
New York Clothing House, northeast cor
ner Congress and Whitaker streets: they are
worth more, but just to show the boys
whore we have moved to.
Umbrellas.
Gloria, wears (tetter than silk, for 93 50,
silver tip s.'i, gold up sii Ml, Ginghams from
$1 upward, ail selling low to show our
patron* that *• liave moved to the north
east corner of Cong rust and Whitaker
tusks.
GENERAL RAILWAY NEWS.
Matters of Money and Management
About Various Lines.
The Norfolk and Columbia Railroad
company wiil build a line from Norfolk,
Va., to Columbus, !S. C.
Mr. John Carswell, who for months has
filled a position in the Central railroad
offico at Augusta, has changed his base to
Savannah, and has been promoted to fill
the position of first assistant of the general
freight and passenger department.
Quite a .heated railroad mooting was held
at Camden, S. C., on Friday,the subject be
ing the conference over the action of the
County Commissioners in regard to tin*
bonds subscribed the Charleston, Cincinnati
and Chicago Railroad,or whether it was ad
visable to issue the bonds now, and place
them on deposit with the Boston Hate and
Deposit Company, subject to the older of
the County Commissioners, so that the rail
roud company could effect tin advantageous
loan, for the purpose of constructing the
road. After a sharp discussion the follow
ing resolution was passed; “That this meet
ing approve and commend the action of the
County Commissioners of Kershaw comity
in refusing to allow to pass from their bands
the bonds issued as a subscription to the
Three C’s Railroad until the law authoriz
ing their issue be fully complied with.”
Commencing Sunday, the Georgia Mid
land began running through trains to Mc-
Donough. A brief review of this road, now
it is in active operation, may not lie amiss.
Since the first dirt was broke in Columbus
up to the present time, nearly fifteen months
have been consumed in budding it. “The
contractors wore old and experienced men,”
says the Griffin Sun, “an*: in their duty
have been faithful and diligent, and it
is safe to say that no better road has
ever been built in Georgia. Tho Mid
land runs through one of the finest
sections in the State, and along the
line of road is some of tile finest scenery in
Georgia. The road for several miles runs
along the base of the Pine mountains, re
quiring no little heavy work. Between
McDonough and Columbus are four iron
bridges and ono tunnel, while a small part of
the road cost as high as 840,080 per mile.
The iron bridge across Flint river is the
largest on the road, and is pronounced by
experts to be a very fine piece of work. In
the way of equipments, the road stands on
equal footing with any in the State, the
engines and coaches being of the latest im
proved style and pattern. From Columbus
to McDonough tlie distance is ninety-eight
miles.
High Class Bronze Statuary, Etc.
Our senior is back from New York. Our
citizens who appreciate handsome anil ar
tistic effects in Bronze, are cordially invited
to visit our warerdoms and inspect the
grandest display of most beautiful de
signs in ornamental and decorated art ever
placed before the Savannah public. Faust
and Marguerite, in companion pieces, in re
lievo, arc gems worthy of the poetic interest
that attaches to the weird and mystic. Be
sides we are receiving, almost daily, invoices
of beautiful objects of virtu in the latest
and most novel conceits. Onr display of
fine Silverware is unapproachable in quality
and quantity and variety. In Dia
monds we, of course, lead, and our stock of
Fine Jewelry merits attention. Our aim to
be the Jewelry Palace of this city will,
we think, be established by tills season's dis
play, and we request the public to favor us
with a visit of inspection regardless of a de
sire to purchase. M. Steunbehg,
157 Broughton street.
New Pineapple Cheese at Cooper’s, 28
Whitaker street.
Fall Clothing
Beginning to arrive. Ready to show a nice
selection for early fall wear, also fall Over
coats. They are nicer and prices lower
than ever, to show our customers that we
have removed to the northeast corner Con-
Sross and Whitaker streets. The Famous
few York Clothing House manufacture all
the clothing they sell, dealing direct with
the consumer. We save every one who
buys of us at least 25 per cent.
New line of fall took puff and plait Scarfs
at Belsinger’s, 84 Whitaker street.
Go to Gutman’s and see the chatlins, all
the rage, the latest novelty, and see the
largest selection of jewelry and hair orna
ments in the city.
New Edam Cheese at Cooper’s, 88 Whita
ker street.
When did you hear about those bargains
in Gents’, Youths’ and Ik>ys' summer cloth
ing and underwear at B. M. Levy A Bro.’s,
101 Congress street l
Fall City Hams at Cooper’s. 28 Whitaker
street.
If you are going to make anew dress go
to Gutman’s, 141 Broughton street, for your
trimmings.
Stiff Hats just out at Belsinger’s. 24
Whitaker street.
Before buying Hams or Breakfast Bacon
price those at Strauss Bros.’
That 30c. Mixed Tea at Strauss Bros. ’ is
excellent.
Small size Magnolia Hams at Cooper’s, 28
Whitaker street.
j_
Try our $1 kid gloves, black and colored,
5-button length, scolloped top. Every pair
warranted. Gutman’s.
Broadway Silk Hats just out at Belsin
ger’s, 84 Whitaker street.
German Dili Pickles, Loose Chow-Chow,
Olives, etc. Strauss Bros’., 22 and 88 Bar
nard street.
French and Turkish Prunes at Strauss
Bros’.
Anything needed for Men's wear at Pel
singer’s, 84 Whitaker street.
New Fat Mackerel, new Tomatoes, new
Peaches. Codfish, Breakfast Strips, 18) fe.
Hants, Hants, Hams. Mixed Ten at 50c ,
worth $!. Strauss Bros’., 88 and 88,' J Bar
nard street.
Ladies’ gents’ and children’s merino un
derwear, boys’ merino drawers, children's
merino pants, all sizes aud prices, iudies'
and gents’ scarlet underwear, ulI wool, at
91, worth 81 85, at Gutman's, ill Brough
ton street.
Pure old Catawba wine, SI per gallon;
good American sardiuos, fic. per box; ten
large cakes of soap, 26c.; pure sugar candy,
10c., 15c. and 85;;. per pound; netv packed
tomatoes, very cheap; Irtish ginger simps,
10c. per pound; new Swiss cheese, cheap;
liest. lolistenj, 1 lit. ciuih, 1.V.; chow-chow by
the quart, cheap, at D. B. Lesters.
Contomeri ICid Gloves.
F. Gutman, Hole Agent.
Savannah.
Seldom Equaled and Never Excelled.
Old Wuverly Rye, made in the spring' of
1881, and is the best whisky made. I have
an old Kentucky Itye, made Miit"’.i, 1 sg
88 pur gallon, bettor than ono-h*if the to
whiskies. Try my old Manor Malt W hisky
for general debfiity.lt is auperior to any
thing of the name.
I). 11. Lehtki*., Holt* Agent,
Why can’t you got powerful bargains in
warm weather clothing at H. 11. istvy &•
Bis is f
Ifid you tall tie*? 1 knew that before
That li H L wv A Br. tin taught* riag
gent*' summer lurniaiiiug* and neckwear?
Tiie first severe frost of the mmtaau wifi be
hare shortly altar H H levy A Bio. adis
*duvof faklomtbW tali suit* ami iuromhlii** '
LUDDEFA BATES S. M.H
IT SEMTIOin
Strict Business Facts!
Every Article Marked iu Plaia Figures!
And while priees are too low for credit nr dig.
count, you have the satisfaction and assurauetj
that goods will tie found exactly as represented
and that you buy at bottom price. We struck
the markets before the rush commenced, mid
by placing orders iu such quantities and buying
for cash, we are now iu position to supply c
prices tlmt enable us to handle large quantities
of goods in all our different departments.
Room Mouldings !
Contractoi-s and Builders are finding that wa
can supply them at just as low a prieeas they
have been getting from manufacturers. Ot
sales on Thursday. Sept. 18th, were B,(MS feet
We employ competent mechanics and put, it un
in your house, and we think you will flnd it a
great saving to plastering, and the convenience
of having it certainly facilitates the hanging ul
pictures.
Fine Stationery.
Onr efforts to introduce late and artistiq
styles of fine correspondence stationery have
inei with such a hearty approval that vve have
decided to make this branch of our business
prominent, and have had one of the largest
mills in the United States working day and
night on our orders.
Another large invoice of box capers just re
ceived, nr.d we shall be glad to have you ex
amine these new designs, and we can assure you
tempting priees.
Sheet Music.
Ail of the latest and most popular pieces re
ceived as soon as published, and we furnish ut
same price as the publishers. Try us.
Accord®, Violins, Guitars, Banjos, Etc.,
Embrace a few of the Instruments offered jq
our merchandise department. We have recently
made large additions to our stock and invite
your attention. We can now offer you many
new goods and shall hope to see you.
Liidden & Bates S. M. H.
N. B.—A few of those panel pictures of "The
Pretty* Girls” can still be obtained at the low
price of 10 cents each.
FURNITURE AND CARPETS.
N OW^
IS THE TIME TO PUT YOUR HOUSES IN
ORDER.
A. J. MILLER & CO.'S
MAMMOTH
Furniture and Carpet Emporium
Is undoubtedly the PLACE, where you may
purchase tin latest styles, that you may furnish,
CORRECTLY ami at moderate prices.
W*‘have brought out the choicest goods oh*
tainabk . and can surprise and gratify the citi*.
zens of Savannah who will favor us with a visits
of inspection and comparison.
Wo are prepared, with a large force of skilled
workmen, to execute all manner of
CARPET, DRAPERY, UPHOLSTERY
AND
Cabinet "W oris
PROMPTLY AND SATISFACTORILY.
A. J. MILLER & CO.
-—”■■■. j $
PIANOS.
PIANOS
ORGANS!
STEM <t SONS,
Gabler & Bro.,
G. HEYL, [lmp ted.
3?elouibct & Cos.,
PIPE REED ORGANS!
Sold on Liberal Terms.
TUNING, REPAIRING. MOVING PIANOS AT
LOWEST RATES.
Schreiner’s Music House
SPORTING GOODS.
ENGLISH BREECH LOADERS.
AMERICAN BREECH LOADERS.
WINCHESTER RIFLES.
CiasfeliH Meil Sfiells.
—FOR SALE BY
Palmer Bros
I) \ Vis BROS.
BARGAINS!
1/nv> Pretty Boxen, with £4 Sheet* good Note
Iner and 24 Knveloiww, only 10c each.
Bnxuh, Btiled or Plain. 24 Sheet* Aberdeen
Linen N< t" Paper and Square Envelopes tc
mate i. only tffi each,
fjoo Boxen, Sheet*. Queen Anne Linen and 24
N*u in? Kmi'lopo#, only ;ifx*e‘ich.
M* l 110 *. h, Ftiontfide or French Lims/t#
-if ;v junn* Kn*e|op - 4 t< match, only lUr eoeil*
l.doo Buttle* J(t HI ojk Ink only . fic each
gu. i Ivu JloMen. with 1 Pm, only fic each.
Rubber Tipped lead Pencils only . .fie ca 'b.
.vvj iiouje* is*, t Mucinge. only jocaach*
.m/0 I*otil'4 Koyul Glue only. ......... 10c each*
BALANCE OF THIS WEEK ONLY.
CALL KAIiLY, <u mum* nf then# grsodii cannot
be duplicated
DAVIS BROS.,
4a unA I* ULL